The Tale of the Golden Fish: A Complete Soviet Glass Ornament Collection
The Magic of Pushkin: Collecting "The Tale of the Golden Fish" Series
For a serious collector of Soviet glass ornaments, the "Tale of the Golden Fish" (based on Alexander Pushkin’s famous fairy tale) is a cornerstone series . Produced primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, these ornaments bring to life the classic story of greed, magic, and the humble Old Man.
The Characters and Their Variations
In our collection at sovietchristmas.com, we take pride in offering a wide range of these historical treasures. This series consists of three main figures, each with its own unique production quirks:
In our collection at sovietchristmas.com, we take pride in offering a wide range of these historical treasures. This series consists of three main figures, each with its own unique production quirks:
- The Old Man (Grandfather) with Net: Often seen in a modest pose holding his fishing net. You can find him in various color palettes, from vibrant hand-painted coats to more muted tones.
- The Old Woman (The Wife): A fascinating piece for mold hunters. There are two distinct sculptural forms:
- Hands clasped under the chest: Showing her in a more demanding or thoughtful pose.
- Hands on hips (Akimbo): Representing her classic "angry" and demanding character from the story.
- The Golden Fish: The centerpiece of the tale. These come in a spectacular array of finishes, including the highly sought-after mercury glass (amalgam) which gives the fish a lifelike, shimmering glow, as well as non-silvered transparent glass versions.
Authenticity and Catalog Reference
We don’t just sell ornaments; we curate history. To help our customers verify their finds, we provide high-resolution photos of our current stock alongside references from the 2021 Professional Catalog of Soviet Christmas Ornaments. You can see the evolution of paint styles and glass thickness that distinguish different production years.
We don’t just sell ornaments; we curate history. To help our customers verify their finds, we provide high-resolution photos of our current stock alongside references from the 2021 Professional Catalog of Soviet Christmas Ornaments. You can see the evolution of paint styles and glass thickness that distinguish different production years.
Whether you are looking for a rare color variation of the Fish or trying to find both versions of the Wife to complete your set, our selection is a testament to the rich heritage of USSR glass craftsmanship.
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